What to eat before the gym

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iamthattree · 01/08/2023 09:11

I go first thing - around 7 and it's mostly strength training.

I have a pt session once a week and today I felt properly dizzy and had to stop. Not the first time I've felt off tbh.

I have always done fasted exercise previously but it used to be more cardio based. I do feel sick if I eat too much though.

So far I have tried I slice toast and peanut butter (felt very very sick) and half a banana (less sick but banana burps!).

Only has to be small, just enough to give me enough to boost. And veggie pls.

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TheGoodBanana · 01/08/2023 13:06

Protein shake or bitesize flapjack

MistyTrains · 01/08/2023 13:03

I have overnight oats, a mix of 25g oats, half a grated apple, protein powder, cocoa powder, milk, greek yoghurt. I was having more i.e. 40g, but I was too full. Ideally you want something with fat and carb and protein or you burn the carb too quick. Sometimes I vary it and do hot porride with pears.

I also eat a good dinner the night before i.e. complex carbs.

Ylvamoon · 01/08/2023 09:24

A smoothy with yoghurt, oats & fruits... about 45 min before exerciseing works wonders for me. I usually have only a glass of water with freshly squeezeed lemon juice afterwards and eat at "normal times".

CallieQ · 01/08/2023 09:19

Anything with protein... boiled eggs?

Tulpenkavalier · 01/08/2023 09:13

I strength train with Caroline Girvan and I never eat before. Protein and vegetables after.

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